Production Manager

The Production Manager will oversee daily operations of the manufacturing, facilities and maintenance departments  Production Manager’s main function is to ensure efficient and timely production of print operations; and oversee the facility and maintenance of the building, equipment and grounds.

• Hire, train, guide and develop staff within direct supervision. Create and hold staff accountable for performance objectives.
• Provide positive and effective coaching and leadership to staff.
• Develop and implement personnel growth opportunities and resolve employee issues through problem resolution or performance improvement plans.
• Develop and maintain training programs to ensure all personnel have the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and productively.
• Initiate, educate, coordinate and enforce SOPs; monitor and enforce safety and workplace policies and procedures.
• Monitor budgets and communicate progress to Management.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Provide feedback to management concerning production capacity, staffing skillset and equipment needs.

• Accomplish production goals by communicating clear job expectations; plan, monitor, coach, counsel and evaluate performance and results within direct supervison.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with Production Leads to ensure staff produce product to Grandstand’s quality standards; make judgment calls to continue or stop production based on quality of decoration.
• Collaborate with Production Leads on daily production activities, delegate assignments and maintain material/workflow throughout production staff.
• Manage workflow of orders that have encountered issues upon release to production, ensuring orders experiencing quality, inventory or art issues are not delayed and are properly communicated to relevant staff.
• Continuously evaluate and modify the plant layout and material workflow for increased throughput and productivity and make recommendations to management.
• Monitor and enforce work start, break and stop times.

• Direct facility maintenance projects and communications with vendors.
• Maintain and enhance maintenance programs, parts inventories and repair projects.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized maintenance shop.
• Manage program for the purchase, security and use of tools and maintenance supplies.
• Review bids for facility projects with Management before implementation.
• Respond timely to emergency situations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

• High school diploma or GED required. Additional education or technical training a plus.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of management experience in a production facility.
• Efficiently and effectively lead a team of employees and achieve high standards of performance.
• Knowledge of screen-print operations preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics required.
• Ability to understand multifaceted written and oral instructions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information, and respond to questions in verbal and written format, both internally and externally.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and be highly motivated.
• Ability to exercise good judgment with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills and establish and maintain effective working relationship across all levels of Grandstand.
• Ability to use a computer proficiently to document information, create reports, track budgets, and communicate internally and externally.
• Experience with vendor coordination and management.
• Be dependable and prompt.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

• Occasionally exerts 20-50 pounds of force; frequently exerts 10-25 pounds of force; constantly exerts greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force.
• Must be able to safely complete 50-pound PILE test or greater.
• Ability to occasionally lift/lower 15-48 pounds, carry 20-48 pounds, push/pull (force exerted) 48-68 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require frequent walking and standing,…